Pasighat, Jul 14: Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat, on Tuesday relaunched its official multidisciplinary research journal, Arunachal Vision, with the release of Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026), marking the revival of the publication after a prolonged hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the retirement of its former Editor-in-Chief Dr SK Sinha.
The relaunch ceremony was held on the college campus in the presence of Principal Dr Gindu Borang, Vice Principal Dr Leki Sitang, Research and Development Cell In-Charge Dr Kento Kadu, Chief Editor Dr Temin Payum, Heads of Departments, faculty members and researchers.
The latest issue, bearing ISSN 2321-4201, features 19 research articles covering diverse disciplines, including education, social sciences, indigenous knowledge systems, literature, environmental studies, ethnobotany and public health.
Among the notable contributions are studies on vocational education in Arunachal Pradesh under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Adi oral traditions, GIS-based physico-chemical analysis of the Siang River, cancer prevalence in East Siang district linked to the consumption of carcinogenic food substances, ethnomedicinal practices among the Monpa community of Tawang, and a review of Clerodendrum colebrookianum in the management of hypertension.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries described Arunachal Vision as an important academic platform for documenting region-specific issues, promoting evidence-based research and preserving indigenous knowledge. They said the journal reflects the college's commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture and advancing academic excellence in higher education.
In his editorial note, Dr Temin Payum acknowledged the contributions of the editorial team, authors, reviewers and the college administration in reviving the publication despite various challenges.
The college also announced that the journal will soon transition to an online format under the new title, Jawaharlal Nehru College Research Journal (Online), to be hosted on the institution's official website. The move is expected to enhance the journal's accessibility, visibility and academic outreach while integrating it with contemporary scholarly communication platforms.
The revival of Arunachal Vision is expected to strengthen the research ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh and encourage original, region-focused scholarship among faculty members and students.